Stamford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Stamford
With a population of 122’643, Stamford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Stamford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Stamford
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Stamford. These include popular favourites such as The Capital Grille - Stamford (230 Tresser Blvd), Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Stamford (230 Tresser Blvd) and Siena Ristorante (519 Summer St.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Stamford (845 Canal Street) and Napa & Company (75 Broad Street) are great picks.
When to visit Stamford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stamford in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 118 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Stamford, with an average rainfall of 87 mm.
How to Get to Stamford
Plane
When flying to Stamford, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Stamford from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 11h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Stamford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Stamford to Philadelphia takes 1h 08m and costs around €9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about €5 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Stamford is called Stamford, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Stamford is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 50 km from Stamford. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stamford, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Stamford takes 185 km and will cost you around €9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 443 km.
Airlines serving Stamford
Where to stay in Stamford
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Amsterdam Hotel and Red Carpet Inn - Stamford. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stamford, with prices from €77 to €291 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stamford are about 157% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Stamford
Most booked hotels in Stamford
Hiring a car in Stamford
Expect to pay €0.97 per litre in Stamford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.61 and €15.48. The most frequently booked car type in Stamford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Camry or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.